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Urol Case Rep 2019 Mar 15;23:10-12. Epub 2018 Nov 15.

Department of Surgery - Division of Urology, 1 Hospital Drive, MC 301E, Columbia, MO, 65212, USA.

A 61-year-old male presented with gross hematuria and transurethral resection of bladder tumor revealed inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT). Due to extent of disease leading to ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis, radical cystectomy (RC) with ileal conduit urinary diversion was performed. Five months after RC, the patient presented with decreased urine output. Read More

J Pak Med Assoc 2018 Dec;68(12):1833-11835

Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Firat University, Elazig Turkey.

Isotretinoin can have significant adverse reactions on multiple systems. We report a unique case of pseudotumour cerebri and herpes encephalitis resulting due to isotretinoin. A 19-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic, presenting with headache, nausea, vomiting and fever since three days. Read More

Pediatr Neurol 2018 Oct 16;87:9-10. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

Departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Division of Ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology Service, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Electronic address:

Pediatr Neurol 2018 Oct 16;87:7-8. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

The University of Texas Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas. Electronic address:

Arq Bras Cardiol 2018 Dec;111(6):852-855

Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP - Brazil.

Erdheim-Chester Disease is a rare entity, classified as an inflammatory myeloid neoplasm, with an unknown incidence, occurring preferentially in men after 50 years of age. Classically, it has a multisystemic presentation, with the skeletal system being the most frequently affected (90% of the patients), followed by genitourinary involvement in 60% of cases and central nervous system in the pituitary and diabetes insipidus in 25% of the cases. Cardiovascular manifestations are present in more than half of the patients, with aortic infiltration and atrial pseudotumor being the most common forms. Read More

Adv Clin Exp Med 2018 Dec 5. Epub 2018 Dec 5.

Department of Chest Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Zhejiang, China.

Background: Lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer in the world, but early diagnosis cannot be achieved because of the limitations of diagnostic methods. DNA methylation has been proven to be a potentially powerful tool for cancer detection and diagnosis over the past decade.

Objectives: We explored whether free DNA methylation in plasma can be a reliable biomarker for noninvasive lung cancer detection. Read More

Abdom Radiol (NY) 2018 Dec 4. Epub 2018 Dec 4.

Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 50, Ilwon-Dong, Kangnam-Ku, Seoul, 135-710, Republic of Korea.

Purpose: To determine the differential features of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) manifesting as target appearance on gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI.

Methods: Twenty-seven patients with 36 IMTs (1.2-6. Read More

Cureus 2018 Aug 29;10(8):e3226. Epub 2018 Aug 29.

Neurological Surgery, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA.

Epidermoid cysts account for a small fraction of intracranial brain tumors, most commonly found in the cerebellopontine angle and parasellar cisterns. Here we present a rare case of an epidermoid cyst located in the suprasellar region, specifically originating from the infundibulum. Only one additional case with an epidermoid cyst originating within the pituitary stalk has been previously reported in the literature. Read More

Radiol Case Rep 2019 Feb 27;14(2):273-277. Epub 2018 Nov 27.

Department of Radiology, Hospital Garcia de Orta, EPE, Av. Torrado da Silva, Almada 2805-267, Portugal.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of severe opportunistic viral disease among patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and colitis is the most frequent manifestation of CMV infection. Nevertheless, the development of a colonic pseudotumor is a rare benign entity that can be easily misdiagnosed as a colonic neoplasm if the radiologist is not aware of this condition. We present a case of a 42-year-old male with a CMV pseudotumor of the colon. Read More

Surg Neurol Int 2018 17;9:209. Epub 2018 Oct 17.

Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.

Background: Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a group of distinct autoimmune disorders affecting nearly every organ system in the body. Although central nervous system involvement is quite rare, it may present as hypertrophic pachymeningitis more frequently affecting the brain than the spine. In this study, we provide a case of spinal IgG4-RD pseudotumor resulting in cord compression, and a comprehensive review of the literature. Read More

Orthop Surg 2018 Nov;10(4):312-320

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.

Objective: To compare mid-term clinical results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) with metal-on-metal (MoM) and metal-on-polyethylene (MoP) bearings and to evaluate the biological safety of the two kinds of prostheses.

Methods: Thirty-two patients who received a primary THA with an MoM articulation between January 2008 and December 2010 were selected to form the MoM group retrospectively. The MoP group consisted of 32 patients who received a THA with an MoP prosthesis during the same period. Read More

Oral Radiol 2018 Sep 26;34(3):257-261. Epub 2017 Apr 26.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan.

A traumatic neuroma is an uncommon pseudotumor associated with peripheral nerves and occurs following surgery or trauma. It mostly occurs in the extraosseous soft tissue; traumatic neuromas of intraosseous origin are extremely rare. We herein report an unusual case of an intraosseous traumatic neuroma associated with the inferior alveolar nerve that was incidentally found on a panoramic image. Read More

JGH Open 2017 Oct 16;1(2):76-78. Epub 2017 Oct 16.

Second Department of Biliary Surgery Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital Shanghai China.

A 61-year-old Chinese male was found to have a lesion in the left liver during a routine body check-up. Laboratory tests revealed no abnormalities except for a rise in C-reactive protein. Computed tomography showed features suggestive of hepatocellular carcinoma. Read More

Headache 2018 Nov 25. Epub 2018 Nov 25.

Department of Pediatric Neurology, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Thorac Cancer 2018 Nov 23. Epub 2018 Nov 23.

Department of Oncology, Immunology and Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan.

A 44-year-old man was referred to our hospital after an anterior mediastinal tumor was noted on computed tomography during follow-up observation after left testicular seminoma resection. Chest computed tomography revealed an enhanced mass measuring 33 x 16 x 15 mm at the anterior mediastinum. Chest magnetic resonance imaging revealed high signal intensity on T2-weighted imaging, and F  fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography showed a maximum standardized uptake of 12. Read More

J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2018 Dec 5;79(6):614-620. Epub 2018 Jun 5.

Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

Dural membrane is an important anatomic structure that surrounds and protects the entire central nervous system. Physical properties of the dura have many pathophysiological and therapeutic implications in cranial surgery, especially skull base disorders. The aim of this study is to investigate variation in skull base dural thickness and correlation with different demographic parameters. Read More

Br J Neurosurg 2018 Nov 19:1-4. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

b Department of Neurosurgery , Mie University Graduate School of Medicine , Tsu , Mie , Japan.

Purpose: Although dysphagia is known potential complication of cervical spine surgery, it rarely occurs after a posterior approach. We describe an unusual case of a retro-odontoid pseudotumor that suffered dysphagia following a C1 laminectomy and posterior atlantoaxial fixation.

Materials And Methods: A 79-year-old man presented with progressive tetraparesis and bladder and bowel dysfunction due to severe compression to cervical cord at C1 from a retro-odontoid pseudotumor. Read More

Gastrointest Endosc 2018 Nov 16. Epub 2018 Nov 16.

Walter H Wriston Distinguished Professor Eminent Scientist of the Year 2008, World Scientist Forum, Director of Endoscopic Research and Development, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition-Unit 1466, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston,Texas,USA 77030-4009.

eNeurologicalSci 2018 Dec 2;13:18-20. Epub 2018 Nov 2.

Laboratory of Neural Circuitry, Graduate School of Brain Science, Doshisha University, Japan.

A 71-year-old male appeared at the facility complaining of disturbance of consciousness and bilateral papilledema. The laboratory test revealed anemia and coagulation abnormality. A physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain with and without gadolinium showed no abnormalities. Read More

Tunis Med 2018 Aug - Sep;96(8-09):536-539

Epiphyseal pseudotumor secondary to osteoarthritis are rare in patients under 50 years. We report here the case of a 48-year-old woman who complained of pain in the medial side of the left knee for three years. X-rays of the left knee showed a large lytic lesion containing multiple septae, with sclerotic margins at the upper end of the tibia, associated with knee osteoarthritis. Read More

Cureus 2018 Aug 29;10(8):e3231. Epub 2018 Aug 29.

2nd Department of Surgery, Aretaieio Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC.

An inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver is a rare tumor-like lesion consisting of an inflammatory infiltrate that often can mimic a malignant liver neoplasm. The cause of an inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver is unknown, but it has been reported to be associated with different comorbid conditions most likely inflammatory or infectious in origin. We present an 83-year-old female who presented with a symptomatic gallstones disease and an incidental finding of inflammatory pseudotumor mimicking intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in preoperative liver imaging. Read More

Surg Endosc 2018 Nov 7. Epub 2018 Nov 7.

Department of General e Surgery, Ospedale Citta Sesto San Giovanni, ASST Milano Nord, Sesto San Giovanni, Italy.

Background: Recently, minimally invasive treatment of complicated sigmoid diverticulitis is becoming a valid alternative to standard procedures. Robotic approach may be useful to allow more precise dissection in arduous pelvic dissection as in complicated diverticulitis. The aim of this study is to investigate effectiveness, potential benefits and short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgical resection, compared with fully laparoscopic resection in complicated diverticulitis. Read More

Croat Med J 2018 Oct;59(5):253-257

Domagoj Delimar, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Šalata 6-7, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia,

Excessive metal femoral head wear has been described only as revision surgery complication after primary ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty (THA). Here, we present the first case of metal femoral head wear after primary metal-on-polyethylene THA. A 56-year-old woman was referred to our outpatient clinic 17 years after primary right-sided THA, experiencing pain and decreased right hip range of motion. Read More

Lung India 2018 Nov-Dec;35(6):516-519

Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the airway is a very uncommon benign primary neoplasm in pediatric age group with increased local recurrence rate and potential metastatic spread. We describe a case of a 6-year boy who was brought to the pediatric emergency with severe respiratory distress, dry cough, and stridor. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck showed a polypoidal mass lesion in the right anterolateral trachea causing significant airway narrowing. Read More

No Shinkei Geka 2018 Oct;46(10):889-893

Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College.

Retro-odontoid pseudotumors are mainly caused by aging or rheumatoid arthritis. We treated a very elderly patient with retro-odontoid pseudotumor. A 92-year-old man was admitted with the chief complaints of difficulty walking and progressive numbness in the right upper and lower extremities. Read More

Case Rep Radiol 2018 30;2018:1658129. Epub 2018 Sep 30.

Department of Imaging and Medical Information Sciences, Division of Radiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.

Retroodontoid pseudotumor (ROP) is a nonneoplasic lesion of unknown etiology, commonly associated with inflammatory conditions, and the term of pannus is usually used. Less frequently, ROP formation can develop with other noninflammatory entities, with atlantoaxial instability as most accepted pathophysiological mechanism for posttraumatic or degenerative ROP. As it can clinically and radiologically mimic a malignant tumor, it is paramount for the radiologist to know this entity. Read More

Front Neurol 2018 28;9:819. Epub 2018 Sep 28.

Child Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation, Headache Center, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is characterized by intracranial pressure >28 cmHO in the absence of identifiable causes. Aim of this paper is to describe the clinical phenotype of pediatric IIH and to analyze the applicability of ICHD-3 criteria in comparison to the ICHD-2. We conducted a retrospective analysis of full clinical data of pediatric patients diagnosed with IIH between January 2007 and June 2018. Read More

J Belg Soc Radiol 2018 Oct 2;102(1):62. Epub 2018 Oct 2.

Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, BE.

A retro-odontoid pseudotumor is an uncommon non-neoplastic mass. They are mostly associated with rheumatoid arthritis and atlanto-axial subluxation. The pathogenesis is degeneration of the transverse ligament due to chronic mechanical stress. Read More

Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2018 Jun;26(6):407-410

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Institute of Digestive Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200065, China.

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an immune-mediated disease that share common pathologic, serologic and clinical features. IgG4- RD may include inflammatory pseudotumor, IgG4-related autoimmune hepatitis, and type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis mainly involving liver and clinically classified into three types. IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis is a rare disease. Read More

J Pak Med Assoc 2018 Oct;68(10):1521-1524

Department of Pathology, Shifa College of Medicine, Shifa Tameer-e-Milat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Occurrence of inflammatory pseudotumour in head and neck region or nose and paranasal sinuses is rare. However, when they do occur, they could be quite aggressive. Etiologically, they are believed to be reactive than neoplastic, and calcification may suggest end-stage. Read More

World Neurosurg 2018 Oct 10. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, La Jolla, California,USA.

Background: Retro-odontoid pseudotumor (RP) can be caused by several pathologies, especially rheumatoid arthritis, and is usually associated with the presence of atlanto-axial instability (AAI). On the other hand, a different group of patients has been identified in whom RP is observed without radiological findings of AAI. The pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and prognosis of these latter group of patients are not well described in the literature. Read More

Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2018 Nov 4;35:158-162. Epub 2018 Oct 4.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgery Department, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Saudi Arabia.

Background: Fibro-osseous pseudotumor (FOPD) of the digit is a rare benign lesion of subcutaneous tissue characterized by fibroblastic proliferation and osteoid formation. Herein, we present a case of massive FOPD lesion in the base of ring finger with extensive involvement of the neurovascular bundles with challenging surgical approach.

Case Description: A 27-year old female patient, presented with 7-months history of a progressively enlarging mass on her left hand. Read More

Acta Neurol Belg 2018 Dec 10;118(4):617-627. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.

A 29-year-old male with a 4-month history of binocular temporal visual field defect, 1-month history of memory loss and 5-day history of headache was admitted to our hospital. Brain MRI showed progressive signal abnormalities in the brain parenchyma. His laboratory tests showed elevated serum IgG4 and liver dysfunction. Read More

Mult Scler Relat Disord 2018 Oct 3;27:30-33. Epub 2018 Oct 3.

UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, Texas, TX 75235, United States.

Objective: To describe 2 atypical cases with Anti-MOG antibody related demyelinating syndrome.

Methodology: Case series.

Results: We present two cases. Read More

Radiographics 2018 Nov-Dec;38(7):1934-1948. Epub 2018 Oct 5.

From the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (N.O.M., S.Y., F.K., K.K.) and Department of Surgical Pathology (H.K.O.), Hokkaido University Hospital, N14, W5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan 060-8638; and Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan (O.M.).

Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease can affect the cardiovascular system, including the coronary arteries and pericardium and especially the walls of large and medium-sized vessels. The presence of coronary involvement is critical, as this condition can cause myocardial ischemia or sudden cardiac death. Although histopathologic examination remains the reference standard for detecting organ involvement and diagnosing IgG4-related disease, obtaining biopsy or surgical specimens from the vessel wall is still challenging. Read More

Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2018 Oct 5:e1-e3. Epub 2018 Oct 5.

King's College Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery , London , UK.

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is strongly associated with central obesity and consequential raised intra-abdominal pressure. If left untreated it poses significant risk to vision and can eventually cause blindness. Owing to its pathophysiology, this condition is managed by both medical and surgical specialities. Read More

Medicina (B Aires) 2018 ;78(5):305-310

División Neurocirugía, Instituto de Investigaciones Médicas Alfredo Lanari, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Brainstem tumors are uncommon beyond childhood. Controversies arise regarding the need of histological diagnosis in this eloquent area of the brain, weighting the benefits of a reliable diagnosis against the disadvantages of invasive procedures. There are scant publications about the surgical management of brainstem tumors in adults, all of them involving small retrospective cohorts. Read More

Asian J Neurosurg 2018 Jul-Sep;13(3):854-857

Department of Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, L9 7LJ, UK.

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disease of mainly unknown etiology. Latest theories as to the pathogenesis have postulated a final common pathway of cerebral venous hypertension secondary to venous outflow impairment leading to decreased cerebrospinal fluid absorption. We present the case of a 42-year-old female who was treated for several years for headache and for approximately 12 months for IIH until appropriate imaging showed a right-sided cervical dural arteriovenous fistula (AVF) at the level of C4. Read More

Eur Cell Mater 2018 10 2;36:142-155. Epub 2018 Oct 2.

Institute of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London,

Many studies report the adverse responses to metal-on-metal (MoM) hip prostheses, with tissues surrounding failed MoM hip prostheses revealing abundant tissue necrosis and fibrosis. These local effects appear to be initiated by metal ions released from the prosthesis causing the secretion of inflammatory mediators. However, little is known about the effect of the metal ions on tissue remodelling and pseudotumor formation, which are also associated with the failure of MoM hip prostheses. Read More

Urol Case Rep 2018 Nov 22;21:107-109. Epub 2018 Sep 22.

Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.

J Rheumatol 2018 Oct;45(10):1424-1425

Department of Allergy and Rheumatology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

A A Pract 2018 Sep 26. Epub 2018 Sep 26.

From the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

The epidural blood patch (EBP) is commonly used to treat postdural puncture headaches (PDPHs) from spinal anesthesia, dural puncture with epidural anesthesia, and diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar puncture. We present a case of a patient with pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) who had a lumboperitoneal shunt placed for persistent headaches and subsequently developed symptoms similar to a PDPHs that were successfully treated with an EBP. While the exact mechanism by which our patient was experiencing PDPH symptoms is unknown, the EBP administration proved to be both therapeutic and diagnostic by ruling out shunt catheter malfunction through a resolution of symptoms. Read More

Acta Neurol Scand 2018 Sep 25. Epub 2018 Sep 25.

Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Objectives: To examine the clinical characteristics and prognosis of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) that presented as pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) patients with JAK2V617F mutation.

Methods: Medical records of all consecutive patients that presented with PTC and a JAK2V617F mutation who were treated were retrospectively reviewed. Data regarding demographics and ocular presenting symptoms and signs, neurological signs, hematological factors treatment, and prognosis were collected. Read More

Semin Diagn Pathol 2018 Sep 8;35(5):339-346. Epub 2018 Sep 8.

Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Many nonneoplastic conditions that may affect the lung are in reality rare or unusual manifestations of metabolic processes, inflammatory conditions, or unknown etiology. Because of their rarity, they can often be confused with malignant neoplasms. Familiarity with these conditions not only will expedite further treatment for these patients but also will avoid the process of more tests or unnecessary surgical procedures. Read More

World Neurosurg 2018 Sep 21. Epub 2018 Sep 21.

Norton Neuroscience Institute, Norton Healthcare, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Electronic address:

Background: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is characterized by increased intracranial pressure. IIH causes significant morbidity marked by incapacitating headaches and visual disturbances. This study investigated the long-term outcomes of venous sinus stenting in a large group of patients with IIH. Read More

Am J Ophthalmol 2018 Sep 21. Epub 2018 Sep 21.

Department of Ophthalmology, Rochester, MN; Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. Electronic address:

Purpose: To determine if the use of oral contraceptive pills (OCP) and other hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

Design: Retrospective, population-based, case-control study METHODS: Setting: Female IIH patients evaluated between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 2016 were identified using the Rochester Epidemiology Project (REP), a record-linkage system of medical records for all patient-physician encounters among Olmsted County, Minnesota, residents.

Study Population: Fifty-three female residents of Olmsted County diagnosed with IIH between 15 and 45 years of age. Read More

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2018 10;25(4):e52-e54

Pathology, Georgetown University Washington, DC.

J Neurosurg Pediatr 2018 Sep 21:1-6. Epub 2018 Sep 21.

Departments of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit; and.

Objective: Lumboperitoneal (LP) shunts have a role not only in pseudotumor cerebri, but also in patients with slit-like ventricles who are treated with CSF shunting on a chronic basis. Hesitation to utilize LP shunts is based on previous conventional beliefs including the tendency for overdrainage, difficulties accessing the shunt to tap or revise, and risk of progressive cerebellar tonsillar herniation. The authors hypothesized that the use of horizontal-vertical (HV) valves may reduce the risk of these complications, particularly overdrainage and development of Chiari malformation. Read More

Pol Przegl Chir 2018 Jun;90(4):41-45

Uniwersytet Jagielloński Collegium Medicum Wydział Lekarski Klinika Chirurgii Ogólnej, Onkologicznej oraz Geriatrycznej, Uniwersytet Jagielloński Collegium Medicum, Kraków, Polska.

Introduction: IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly recognised disorder of unknown etiology and pathogenesis, characterised by dense IgG4+ cells infiltration and fibrosis. IgG4-RD can affect various organs, but gastrointestinal tract involvement is rare. First case of isolated gastric IgG4-RD reported in polish population was diagnosed in our Clinic and became the reason for conducting a literature review. Read More

J Neuroradiol 2018 Sep 13. Epub 2018 Sep 13.

Department of Neuro Interventional Surgery, Christiana Care Hospital, Newark, Delaware, USA. Electronic address:

Background: Dural venous sinus stenting (DVSS) is an accepted treatment option in selected patients with medically refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension and obstructive venous outflow physiology prior to cerebrospinal flow diversion (CSFD) surgery. There are no randomized controlled studies focusing on outcomes and complication rates for dural venous sinus stenting.

Purpose: We present the largest comprehensive meta-analysis on DVSS for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) focusing on success rates, complications, and re-stenting rates to date. Read More